P. v. Gilchrist
Appellant appeals from a final judgment disposing of all issues between the parties. Appellants counsel has filed an opening brief in which no issues are raised and asks this court for an independent review of the record as required by People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436. Counsel has declared that appellant has been notified that no issues were being raised by counsel on appeal and that an independent review under Wende instead was being requested. Appellant was also advised of his right personally to file a supplemental brief raising any issues he chooses to bring to this courts attention. No supplemental brief has been filed by appellant personally.
Although no issues have been briefed, appellants counsel has pointed out two issues as items in the record that might arguably support the appeal under Anders v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 738, 744. First, whether the trial court erred in giving a jury instruction on mutual combat self-defense (CALCRIM No. 3471) in light of the evidence at trial. Second, counsel has asked us to consider whether the trial court abused its sentencing discretion in denying appellants request to be placed on probation.
The judgment is affirmed.
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